It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Gracey in her 98th year. Margaret was born on November 13, 1918 in Leicester, England, daughter of Rupert Claude Douglas Cooke and Elizabeth Cooke.
Margaret was a legal secretary in Leicester leaving to manage the family company during the latter part of World War II. During the Second World War, Margaret met Rupert Stanley Proverbs, a member of the Canadian Scottish Regiment. Margaret immigrated to Canada in 1946 to marry Rupert.
Rupert and Margaret moved to Prince George where they had two children – Rosalind Mary Thorn and Trevor Basil Proverbs. In her initial years in Prince George, Margaret was busy raising her family. From the 1960’s until her retirement, Margaret worked at the National Film Board, Northwood Pulp, law offices and the RCMP.
After Rupert’s passing in 1971, Margaret married Robert Edwin Gracey in 1978. Margaret and Bob moved to Kelowna where they lived until Bob’s passing in 2009. They loved Kelowna and had many good friends with an active social life. Margaret remained in Kelowna until she moved to Victoria in 2014.
Margaret loved to travel. She traveled back to her beloved England many times to visit family and friends. Other travels took her throughout the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Margaret loved cruise ships and she took at least 30 cruises with Bob, family and her close friends.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Rosalind Thorn (Robert who has passed); her son Trevor Proverbs (Wendy); grandchildren Geoffrey Proverbs (Jennifer) and Tracey Proverbs, and her brother Brian Cooke (Diane).
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Trillium Douglas Care Community for their attentive care and kindness shown to Margaret.
A Celebration of Life will be held in England in September 2017.
If desired, contributions may be made to Canucks Place Children’s Hospice (www.canuckplace.org) in Margaret’s memory.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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debbie hicks
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Cori Kyle Hi Roz,
So sorry to hear of your Mom. I always remember her as being a very active individual. I am so glad you got to see her before her passing.
Thinking of you,
Cori
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Lona Hodgson My deepest condolence Roz to you and your family. Lona
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Muriel and Desmond Proverbs Dear Trevor, Wendy and family,
We were very sorry to read in the newspaper that Margaret has died. What an age – 98! We remember her with fondness. We are now 92 and 95 years and living at a seniors home in Summerland. Our sympathy to all her family.
Sincerely,
Muriel and Desmond Proverbs
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Murray Farmer To Roz Thorn. We saw notice of your moms passing in a Canadian Scottish Regiment notice. It sounds as if she had a great life but it is always hard for those left behind, especially when you have had them for so long. Thinking of you. Murray (Hon Colonel Canadian Scottish) and Lynda Farmer
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Susan McCandless Roz, Trevor and Family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Margaret was a kind, beautiful and lovely lady who was always so welcoming to our family for so many years. She was always laughing and making jokes and would whip you up in conversations about so many things, making you feel right at home.
She will be sorely missed.
Much love from the McCandless ( Thorn ) Family
Tom, Susan, Riley and Katelyn xoox
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Sarah Spinks - Missinwood Retirement Resort It was with much saddness that I read this. Your Mother was an incredible lady and though I am happy she is at peace, she has been missed dearly at Missionwood since her move to Victoria. Please know that our thoughts are with both of you and your entire familY at this time.
~Sarah Spinks~
Kelowna BC
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Glady Garry Ralph Verhoef & Glady Garry
Sorry to hear of Margarets passing, so glad it was in peace. God Bless you all.
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Pat & Carole Langley So sorry for Margarets passing. It’s nat anything you can ever prepare for.
Roz and Trevor
What a wonderful legacy your Mom has left behind – you two! With all her energy, passion and strong values, there is no way you weren’t going to get those passed on to you. She will always be remembered for never letting moss grow under her feet!
Hugs to both of you and the family.